UCLA Education Fund

Universidad Cristiana de Las Américas

Purpose

The Scholarship program seeks to provide financial aid to needy students who attend the Universidad Cristiana de Las Américas. 

Recipients

Students who receive scholarships must meet four requirements they must 1) give evidence of sincere walk with God and presented a clear testimony among their fellow students, 2)  maintain an acceptable grade average, 3) accumulate few demerits, and 4) have a clear and pressing financial need. Many of the students who benefit from this program are children of pastors and/or students in the theology program of the University.  Because the University is committed to placing an emphasis on the training of preachers, every student in the theology program receives a 25% discount.

Room, Board and Tuition

University tuition is 7,270 pesos per trimester (approximately $580 US dollars).  The total tuition cost is therefore approximately $1,740. Room and board is 5,400 pesos per trimester (US: $450 x 3 = $1,450 per year).  Although these prices are very low compared to colleges in the United States, these prices still present a formidable obstacle for the average Mexican student.

Sponsors

Because the University is a missionary endeavor, the University will seek sponsors in the United States.  These sponsors will be assigned a student. This student will communicate with his sponsor at least twice per semester. 

Amount of Commitment

Students may be supported for varying amounts and any donation would be gratefully accepted. The recommended scholarship levels a 25% scholarship: $36 a month for tuition. If someone would like to sponsor a student’s room, board and tuition, the monthly amount would be $66 a month. A few students receive a 50% scholarship because of unusual circumstances or because they work for the University during the school year.  This would be about $72 per month for tuition and the $132 per month for room, board and tuition. 

Duration of Commitment

In order to be a significant help to the student, we ask that sponsors commit to helping the student through the end of the school year (which usually ends in July/August and begins again in September. If the student should not return at the trimester break, the sponsor will be notified and be given an opportunity to sponsor another student or opt out of the program. At the end of each school year, the sponsor will be given the opportunity to continue sponsoring the same student, sponsor a different student, or opt out of the program.